2003 Acura MDX Code P0741

2003 ACURA MDX
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BIRCHOVSKI
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Transmission problem
2003 Acura MDX 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi guys

Engine light on scan code P0741
How bad is this and how hard is to fix?

and also timeing belt when should this be replaced?

Thanks for your time

Matt
Feb 18, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The timing belt is due at 105.000Mls. or 60,000 Mls if driven in temps over 110F constantly. The code is for a problem with the Torque converter lock up clutch, this may just be a faulty solenoid, further investigations will have to be carried out to complete the diagnosis.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 19, 2010 at 1:30 AM
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LESLYE
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Already knew that but any idea on costs and is it going to allow the vehicle longevity, is it worth it?
Dec 29, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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Being worth it is hard to tell it depends on how good of shape the car is in. If it is just the solenoide the cost will be about $200.00 parts and labor. If the torque converter is bad then the transmission will need to be removed which will cost about $800.00 parts and labor.
Jan 1, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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